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Ezra Ukanwa

Education: Bachelor of Science (BSc), Mass Communication, Anchor University, Ayobo, Lagos. MSc, Development Communication, Bingham University, Nasarawa state. Nigerian Institute of Management (2022). Google Digital Skills from Google News Initiative (2024)

Experience: Editor-in-Chief, Current Times Newspapers (2020); Anchor Sentinel (Deputy Editor-in-Chief, 2021); Vanguard Newspapers, (2024)

Awards: Best Campus Journalist (Anchor University Communications Award, 2019), Best Student in Journalism (Anchor University Convocation Award, 2021)

Ezra Ukanwa is a Reuters-certified journalist with over 5 years of professional experience. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication from Anchor University, Lagos. Currently, he is the Politics and Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He previously worked as a senior correspondent at Vanguard Newspapers. Ezra was recognized as Best Campus Journalist at the Anchor University Communications Awards in 2019 and is also a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM). Contact him at: ezra.ukanwa@corp.legit.ng or +2349036989944

4694 articles published since 17 May 2024

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2025 recruitment: CDCFIB releases new important notice to all civil defence, immigration, other applicants

2025 recruitment: CDCFIB releases new important notice to all civil defence, immigration, other applicants

Nigeria

6 months ago

Breaking: Trump breaks silence on why he delayed 'deadly' strike in Nigeria, "A Christmas gift"

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Breaking: Trump breaks silence on why he delayed 'deadly' strike in Nigeria, "A Christmas gift"

US

6 months ago

Anthony Joshua: What you should know about close friends of int'l boxer who died in Lagos-Ibadan express crash

Anthony Joshua: What you should know about close friends of int'l boxer who died in Lagos-Ibadan express crash

Nigeria

6 months ago

Re-gazetting of tax reform acts: NASS leadership reportedly vindicated as group speaks out

Re-gazetting of tax reform acts: NASS leadership reportedly vindicated as group speaks out

Nigeria

6 months ago

Breaking: Malami, son, others plead not guilty to 16-count money laundering charge

Breaking: Malami, son, others plead not guilty to 16-count money laundering charge

Nigeria

6 months ago

Has ex-Senate president Bukola Saraki secretly left PDP to APC? Here is what we know

Has ex-Senate president Bukola Saraki secretly left PDP to APC? Here is what we know

Politics

6 months ago

US arrests ex-Bloods gang member, to deport him to Nigeria over 6 criminal offences

US arrests ex-Bloods gang member, to deport him to Nigeria over 6 criminal offences

US

6 months ago

Ibrahim Tunde Ijaoba, former Bloods gang member, faces ICE deportation amid debates on immigration enforcement and his extensive criminal record of violence.

Breaking: NAFDAC raises important alarm over fake popular c0ndom, mentions 3 ways to figure it out

Breaking: NAFDAC raises important alarm over fake popular c0ndom, mentions 3 ways to figure it out

Nigeria

6 months ago

NAFDAC warns of counterfeit Kiss C0ndoms in Nigeria's markets, risking health with breakage and ineffective STI protection. Verify authenticity for safety.

Wike announces his original party ahead of 2027, "I will remain there"

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Wike announces his original party ahead of 2027, "I will remain there"

Politics

6 months ago

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike reaffirms loyalty to PDP amid support for President Tinubu, highlighting the importance of party structure and rejecting APC speculation.

American ISR aircraft seen flying around Sambisa as US resumes surveillance mission

American ISR aircraft seen flying around Sambisa as US resumes surveillance mission

Nigeria

6 months ago

The US has resumed ISR operations in Nigeria, targeting ISWAP in Sambisa Forest. This follows recent airstrikes in Sokoto and high-level security talks.

Top southeast senator pulls out of PDP, announces next party ahead of 2027

Top southeast senator pulls out of PDP, announces next party ahead of 2027

Politics

6 months ago

Senator Gilbert Nnaji resigns from PDP after 27 years, joining ADC. His defection signals major political shifts in Enugu ahead of the 2027 elections.

"I’m working for Tinubu": Wike declares ahead of 2027

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"I’m working for Tinubu": Wike declares ahead of 2027

Politics

6 months ago

Nyesom Wike reaffirms unwavering support for President Tinubu as 2027 elections approach, dismissing claims of divisions and advocating for integrity in leadership.

Just in: Wike spits fire over Makinde's 2027 presidential ambition: "He doesn't have the guts"

Just in: Wike spits fire over Makinde's 2027 presidential ambition: "He doesn't have the guts"

Politics

6 months ago

Nyesom Wike criticises Seyi Makinde's lack of transparency over his presidential ambitions, highlighting the growing political divide within the PDP ahead of 2027.

2027 election: Obi, Atiku to battle ADC ticket as ex-Anambra gov set to dump crisis-ridden LP

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2027 election: Obi, Atiku to battle ADC ticket as ex-Anambra gov set to dump crisis-ridden LP

Politics

6 months ago

Peter Obi plans to leave the Labour Party amid a leadership crisis to join the ADC, as tensions rise among stakeholders over the 2027 election ticket.

Just In: Kano gov reportedly begins plot to dump NNPP, announces new party ahead of 2027

Just In: Kano gov reportedly begins plot to dump NNPP, announces new party ahead of 2027

Politics

6 months ago

Kano State's Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf plans to defect from NNPP to APC, with grassroots leaders backing his strategic move ahead of the crucial 2027 elections.

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